Take it easy at this unique and tranquil year-round getaway. Enjoy summer lake activities and dinners on the screened porch, take in the colors and beauty of the wilderness in the nearby National Forest in spring and fall, or cozy up with a book or games for a winter escape just 1.5 hours from Atlanta. The Aska trails are just up the road making hiking and mountain biking easily accessible any time of the year. Downtown Blue Ridge is loaded with shops and great food just a 20 min. drive away.
This sweet cottage feels like On Golden Pond; rustic meets midcentury modern interiors with a serene view of Lake Blue Ridge and US National Forrest land at any hour of the day. Kayaks, SUPs, life jackets, and floats are provided for lake time in the summer. Go for a sunrise paddle and hope to see the eagles out fishing for breakfast (or fish yourself- license required), spend the day picnicing and swimming on the large dock just down a few steps from the house, and enjoy night stargazing from the top deck of the dock. If looking to explore the area more the orchards and wineries of Ellijay and Blue Ridge are a 30-40 minute drive as is Springer Mountain and the Benton MacKaye Trail (start of the Appilachian Trail). The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking dinner at home (Weber gas grill also available) including large fridge, gas oven/stove, blender, and dish washer. If going out sounds better there are many dining options including the Toccoa River Restaurant just a 10 minute drive or 20 minutes to a wide variety of options from great pizza and bar food to fine dining in downtown Blue Ridge (we’re always happy to make specific recs).
It should be noted the road is mainly paved, but the driveway is gravel and around 100 yards +/- downhill (not too steep) While any car can make it all wheel drive would make it easier.
